NCTP Interns

We are thrilled to have interns here at Nashville Center for Trauma and Psychotherapy who help our practice run smoothly, and provide income dependent fees, serving Nashville with affordable therapy. What!? We know you thought that was impossible!  

Our current interns are with us as they complete their master's degrees in counseling.  Supervision will be provided directly by one of our licensed therapists while they are practicing at NCTP. If you are interested in the limited lower fee spots for counseling associated with seeing an intern, let us know in order to be placed on the schedule.  

Lela Altman

I have been interested in how the brain works and mental health for as long as I can remember.  I studied psychology and acting when my children were younger and began pursuing my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling when my youngest entered high school.  I love experiencing and studying the intricacies of human relationships, learning techniques to change thinking and feeling, and discovering new ways to improve overall well-being.  My empathy for human suffering runs deep and I know that suffering alone is the worst scenario.  

As a Trevecca University Master’s candidate intern, it is my goal to provide you with a source of comfort, solace, and hope.  We will work together to discover the path that will lead you to a better, more fulfilling life.  My therapeutic approach is client-centered and begins with connection and empathy.  Using modalities such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), and techniques like MI (motivational interviewing), I hope to help you understand how to use your own inner resources to make the choices that you want for yourself, but that seem out of reach. 

Email: lela@nashvilletherapy.co

Lydia Lomahan

Whether you are mourning the loss of a loved one, facing a major life transition, wrestling with past trauma, or encountering struggles in your relationships, I am honored to walk alongside you, offering empathetic support on your journey toward healing. I seek to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your emotions, sit with the hard questions, and find refuge from life’s overwhelming moments. Together, we will embrace the full range of what it means to be human—celebrating, questioning, creating, lamenting, seeking, learning, and everything in between.

As a master’s candidate and counseling intern from Belmont University, my goal is to empower you as we navigate life’s complexities together. I know how much courage being vulnerable requires. Because of this, I seek to honor you by building trust and not rushing the therapeutic process.

I approach therapy using principles from Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Using the tenets of Narrative Therapy, we will partner together to reshape your personal stories and re-claim your agency amidst struggles. Employing ACT concepts, we will cultivate open-mindedness, along with an awareness of your strengths and values. With these tools, we will tap into your resilience and inner resources for transformation. My biggest desire is for you to walk away from our time together with a sense of renewed hope and personal meaning.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my partner and puppy, being physically active, enjoying the outdoors, and watching movies. I am an avid tea drinker and love to bake.

Email: lydia@nashvilletherapy.co

Intern Fees

Intern fees are based on your income and range between $25 and $65 per session. No one has ever been turned away simply because of finances. Please ask, no matter your situation.

Get in touch

Call (615) 268-3344 or schedule online here to begin your journey to better emotional, mental, and spiritual health.